| Literature DB >> 27582848 |
Joanne N Quiñones1, Faunda Campbell2, Kara M Coassolo1, Gerald Pytlewski3, Patricia Maran1.
Abstract
Bacterial endocarditis in pregnancy is rare, usually resulting from preexisting cardiac lesions or intravenous drug use. We present an interesting case of tricuspid valve endocarditis in a pregnant woman and raise important points in the management of this condition during pregnancy.Entities:
Keywords: bacterial endocarditis; pregnancy
Year: 2010 PMID: 27582848 PMCID: PMC4989688 DOI: 10.1258/om.2010.090029
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Obstet Med ISSN: 1753-495X